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OBC reservation issue, monk row intensifies polarisation in Bengal
West Bengal prepares for the final phase of Lok Sabha elections amidst heightened communal tensions over the OBC reservation issue and CM Mamata Banerjee's remarks on monks from religious institutions.
Kurmi demand for ST status meets BJP's anti-corruption plank, TMC's development card in Purulia
Political analyst Debashis Ghorai, professor at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, said with most of the political parties fielding Kurmi candidates, there is a chance of a split in Kurmi votes, which could make things tough for the TMC candidate.
Mamata Banerjee questions seven-phase elections in state; asks why people "being tortured in scorching heat"
Addressing the event, she said, "Voting is taking place here over three months in the scorching heat. We have 42 seats, Tamil Nadu has 39 seats. Their voting (Tamil Nadu) is over. But voting in Bengal is taking place in seven phases. Why are the people of Bengal being tortured so much?"
BJP bickerings in Alipurduars raise TMC hopes, CAA to remain saffron trump card
TMC and BJP battle for Alipurduars. BJP won in 2019 with CAA promise. Internal strifes challenge BJP stronghold. TMC aims for second victory utilizing saffron disarray. Local tribal support crucial.
Modi slams TMC for corruption, dynasty politics at Siliguri rally
"The corrupt TMC government is anti-Dalit, anti-tribal, anti-OBC, and anti-women. The TMC government has committed a scam in the ration scheme itself. Their leaders and ministers are in jail in the ration scam case. The party is looting the people of Bengal," Modi said while addressing a crowd in Siliguri, located in Darjeeling district in North Bengal, commonly referred to as the "chicken neck" of India.
TMC created fake job cards under MGNREGA: PM Modi
Speaking at a public rally in Krishnanagar, Modi also set BJP a target of winning all the 42 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the upcoming elections.
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Why PM sharing stage with Suvendu who is accused in Narada case: TMC hits back on corruption charge
Trinamool Congress criticizes PM Modi for sharing the stage with Suvendu Adhikari, accuses BJP-led government of depriving West Bengal of funds, while Modi intensifies attack on Mamata Banerjee government, labeling it synonymous with oppression, dynasty politics, and betrayal. Modi claims TMC turns schemes into scams.
CAA will be implemented before LS polls: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
BJP's Shivraj Singh Chouhan believes Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will be enforced before Lok Sabha elections, asserting it aims at granting citizenship, not revoking it. Chouhan's confidence stems from the impending rules' notification and the Act's necessity for persecuted minorities. He aims to secure 35+ Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, criticizing TMC's governance amid unrest. He questions Congress' silence on the Sandeshkhali issue and mocks its faltering alliance, INDIA, while asserting BJP's trustworthiness and development initiatives.
BJP, TMC in war of words over MGNREGA dues
BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar, who had in the past blamed TMC leaders of siphoning Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) funds, in a post on 'X' accused the party of not coming up with "proper expenditure reports" while insisting on the release of funds.
TMC withdraws sit-in outside Raj Bhavan on MGNREGA dues after Guv's assurance
The TMC national general secretary also said the governor has promised the party delegation that he would discuss the matter with the Centre within 24 hours. "I have heard that the governor has already left for Delhi. So as a gesture of courtesy, we have decided to withdraw this sit-in for the time being. We will wait till October 31 for a satisfactory reply from the Centre, or else we will start another agitation from November 1," he said.
No constraint of funds for MGNREGA, payment to Bengal stopped due to non-compliance: Centre
The Union Rural Development Ministry stated that there is no lack of funds for the rural job scheme MGNREGA, and the funds for West Bengal were withheld due to non-compliance with central directives. The ministry emphasized that funds have been released for the scheme, with Rs 56,105.69 crore out of the Rs 60,000 crore budget already disbursed.
TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee stages protest demanding MGNREGA dues in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar
“Trinamool will hold another mega meeting under the leadership of party chairperson Mamata Banerjee within two months. Mamata Banerjee has received a leg injury and could not join the meeting this time,” Abhishek Banerjee said. He also urged the people to vote, keeping an eye towards their own interest, not on religious grounds like Ram Mandir.
Modi govt provided over Rs 2 lakh crore rural funds to West Bengal: Minister Giriraj Singh
The Narendra Modi-led government has provided Rs 2.05 lakh crore to West Bengal under rural development schemes, surpassing the Rs 58,058 crore released during the UPA regime. The Centre halted fund releases to the state under the MGNREGA due to alleged irregularities. However, Rs 54,150 crore has been released under the MGNREGS and Rs 30,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
25 lakh fake job cards issued in West Bengal under MGNREGA, Centre considering CBI probe: Giriraj Singh
Union Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh has alleged a large-scale embezzlement of MGNREGA funds in West Bengal, claiming that 25 lakh fake job cards were issued. Singh stated that the Centre is considering a CBI investigation into the matter. The TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee and his party members staged a protest in Delhi, demanding the release of MGNREGA and PM Awas Yojana funds for West Bengal.
'Fund deprivation from Centre’ to be key TMC poll plank
Trinamool National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has announced that the deprivation in MNREGA, PM Awas Yojana, Bangla Sadak Yojana, and other central schemes would be the primary platform in the upcoming Panchayat polls. Trinamool Congress and BJP have started to campaign for the voters, and they aim to win in the districts where they had poor performances in the last Lok Sabha and 2021 assembly polls. Banerjee affirmed that they would field candidates who would come to the people's aid and service in the Panchayat candidate selection. He urged the people to fight for a higher movement against the Centre on the MGNREGA issue.
BJP slams Mamata Banerjee for announcing protests on Ram Navami
Accusing the TMC of "misrule", he said the state's loan outstanding was Rs 2 lakh crore when it came to power in 2011 and it has now risen to Rs 6 lakh crore while the number of registered educated unemployed has doubled from nearly 1 crore. The number of migrant labourers has risen by nine times to over 45 lakh, he added.
Immoral alliance between Cong-CPI(M) and BJP in Sagardighi, claims Mamata after TMC's bypoll loss
"For the Sagardighi loss, I do not blame anyone. Sometimes, in a democracy, developments may usually be positive or negative. But, there is an immoral alliance, which we strongly condemn. The BJP transferred its votes to the Congress," Banerjee told reporters.
Mamata Banerjee asked the people of Meghalaya to choose the two flowers and remove proxy BJP Government
Leader of Opposition Dr. Mukul Sangma stated, “We need to defend our tribe and fight against the BJP, not with mere weapons but with the power of unity. In the border issue between Meghalaya and Assam, we have seen that the lands were given to Assam. This is because of the failure of the remote controlled government. Over 13,850 acres of land have been given to Assam and we have to retrieve it.”
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SBI Cards, Indus Towers, Tata Chemicals, REC, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, V-Guard Industries, Balaji Amines, Anupam Rasayan, TMB PNB Housing, Latent View and CE Infosystems is among the companies that will announce their results for September 2022 quarter today.
In line with Mamata's 'Didi Ke Bolo', Abhishek Banerjee launches helpline number
Abhishek's outreach programme, "Ek Daake Abhishek" (Abhishek at one phone call), is along the lines of "Didi Ke Bolo" which provided a platform for the people of the state to directly lodge complaints to the Mamata Banerjee who is also the TMC supremo. He said, "As your representative, I promise to redress every concern that is raised and incorporate every feedback that is shared. Your honest suggestions will help take Diamond Harbour to greater heights. Together, we will build a model constituency for the rest of India!"
Mamata Banerjee nominates Firhad Hakim as Kolkata Mayor for second time
The Trinamool Supremo also emphasized on the development of the infrastructure of the minority dominated slums in various belts and elaborated about her plans to review KMC’s performance after six months to gauge the progress of the work and development.
TMC will form government in Tripura in 2023 elections: Abhishek Banerjee
Recently, BJP's national executive member from West Bengal Rajib Banerjee and sitting MLA in Tripura Ashis Das joined the Trinamool Congress during a mega rally.
Bengal BJP to bring about sweeping organisational changes to crack whip on dissidents
The BJP has decided to revamp the organisation by rewarding efficient party workers and leaders and remove several turncoats from local and district levels. It has also decided to rein in dissidence with a two-pronged approach.
View: TMC’s landslide victory is constructing a narrative of a 'victory of Bengal and Bengali culture'
North of the Balason river – running across the narrow ‘neck’ that divides the ‘head’ of the hill districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar from the rest of West Bengal – the wave of #novotetobjp and ‘Bangla nijer meyekei chay’ (Bengal wants its own daughter) has met
Modi condoles death in firing in Cooch Behar, blames TMC for violence
"What happened in Cooch Behar is unfortunate and sad. I extend my condolences to the bereaved families and urge the Election Commission to take stern action against those responsible for the incident. Mamata Didi and her TMC goons have become jittery because of ground swell of support for BJP," Modi said.
BJP promises Rs 500 crore fund to help Kolkata get UNESCO World Heritage tag
Major parts of Kolkata are set to vote only in the last few phases of the ongoing assembly polls in West Bengal, but the BJP has already prepared and started the process of reaching out to the people of the city with its vision for the state capital that includes new IT parks, massive infrastructure push, new libraries, cultural meetups and better facilities for artists.
TMC manifesto promises basic income, sops for women, farmers, students
The 50-page manifesto also promised three million low-cost houses for the poor, a memorial for Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and a “model” Nandigram that will have better infrastructure and a university.
Those who "sold their souls to Gujarati outsiders" playing communal card in Nandigram: Mamata
Banerjee is pitted against her former confidante Suvendu Adhikari, who joined the BJP some time ago, in the high-profile Nandigram seat that will go to poll on April 1 in the second phase.
Mamata stands in queue to collect health scheme card
The TMC chief, accompanied by urban development minister Firhad Hakim and other government officials, arrived at Joy Hind Bhavan, close to her residence on Harish Chatterjee Street, around 11.45 am, to collect the card.
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